Unit Media Share Cheat Sheet 1.0 This application offers users a quick reference list of both formal and informal fallacies. Although this application is just a list of fallacies and examples, the variety of logical fallacies provided far surpasses the other logical fallacy apps out there. What it lacks in appearance, it makes up for in knowledge. Using this app will allow students to access a breadth of knowledge in a format they are familiar with. One of the major pluses is the listing of every logical fallacy on the app. This format is easy for students who quickly need to access a particular fallacy for reference or understanding. Students and instructors can download this app from the iTunes website for $0.99 and quickly access the wealth of information on contained within it. Concentric Sky. (2009, July). Fallacies Cheat Sheet. iTunes. Cost $0.99. Retrieved on November 10, 2012 from https://itunes.apple.com/app/fallacies-cheat-sheet/id322016388?mt=8 Exercises on Fallacious Appeals This simple website offers students a chance to practice their ability to identify fallacies. The website offers and interactive quiz in which students will read an excerpt and then identify if it does have a fallacy and what that fallacy is. After students have had an opportunity to take the quiz, the correct answers will appear as well as an explanation as to why each answer is the correct answer. The language used to cover such difficult topics is appropriate for eight grade readers and easy to understand. Mesher, D. (1996, January). Exercises on Fallacious Appeals. Retrieved on September 20, 2012 from http://www.sjsu.edu/depts/itl/graphics/adhom/appeal-q.html#1d Fallacies of Logic This logical fallacy app looks to offer a visually interesting presentation of logical fallacies. This application provides a comprehensive list of logical fallacies to help users learn new and old ones. The random order helps users access logical fallacies they’ve probably never heard of; however, this feature can be frustrating if you are looking to access a particular example quickly. A major plus for this application is the producer understands that this app will never be finished. The author says that updates occur frequently to introduce new logical fallacies and features to make the application even more interactive for users. Student and instructors can download this app from the iTunes website for $0.99. Students can use this app on a daily basis to help further their knowledge while the visually appealing interface will likely keep students more engaged than the plainer application. Elegant Recursion Inc. (2012, September). Fallacies of Logic. iTunes. Cost $0.99. Retrieved on November 10, 2012 from https://itunes.apple.com/app/fallacies-of-logic/id534062476?mt=8
Logic & Arguments – logical fallacies (formal & informal) This video provides and overall explanation of both informal and formal fallacies. It provides accurate examples and tactics to help students identify illogical arguments. In step by step instructions, the video not only recommends these tactics but shows how to use them when evaluating others' statements. NativLang. (2012, January). Logic & Arguments – logical fallacies (formal & informal). [Video file]. Retrieved on October 13, 2012 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNeagdJd4rU Logical Fallacies
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